robert covington sixers within two. then it's ish, smith. we are tied at 76. 19 points and ten assists. then it's t.j. mcconnell. right now the sixers trail. looking for two straight road wins in over a year. ville nova hosting penn tonight. brunson honored as male athlete of the year. villanova is up 14-0. hart with the turn around j. ville nova up at that point. they led at the half and win by 20. they have won the three big games by an average of 21 points. drexel lost to iona and mark will be back wednesday. michael delzato left practice early today. we'll be right back. >>> wet for the morning rush and mild during the afternoon. for glenn and all of us here thanks for watching. "the tonight show" is next. ♪ >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center in the heart of new york city, it's "the tonight show starring jimmy fallon." tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- tina fey, dane dehaan, musical guest kenny rors,

robert covington off the nerlens noel dish. lopez. more moves than a u-haul truck. nets beat the sixers 100-91. that's your look at sports. we'll be right back. ♪ catch holiday-cookie cheer on the tip of your tongue with dunkin' donuts' holiday- cookie-flavored coffees. from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., enjoy any medium latte or macchiato for $1.99. >>> we have some cellphone in for a house fire in gloucester county. it started around 8:30. no one was hurt but authorities are investigating the fire as a possible case of arson. they've taken one person into custody. >>> secrets of the past brought to light tonight. community members cracked open a time capsule that's been sealed in the walls of an elementary school for nearly 30 years. among the contents, drawings, yearbooks, t-shirts and american flags and a vhs tape containing old events. the school is about to be demolished so now was the time to open the old time capsule. >> wonder what's on the tape. >> i know. you wonder what we'd put in a time capsule now. >> when i was little i buried some stuff in my back yard. i coul

robert covington.ixers snap their 28-game losing streak, the longest in north american pro sports history. they beat the lakers 103-91. there is kobe bryant waving good-bye. 20 points in his first game in philly. he said the fans' love tonight can't be measured. >> they got me. i wasn't expecting that. ovation. it was emotional. i can't -- the amount of respect and appreciation and adoration i have for the city of philly to have this moment here just means everything to me. >> he was touched by it. the eagles getting set for the patriots. they could be without key players. the eagles may get back sam bradford. he did practice today. he has been clearrd fred from t concussion. as for facing tom brady, listen to byron maxwell here. he was asked if brady is the best. >> he is the man any day of the week. we all play football. we all lace them up. >> he's a great quarterback. >> is he the best? >> is he the best? i don't know. i like to think sam bradford is the best. >> said with a straight face. the sixe

in south philadelphia but sixers get the a game high 23, including five, three pointers from robert covington. sixers win 103-91 to end their record tying 18 game losing streak. so they have got what they paid for. >> it was the best. twenty years strong. >> i'm happy for him. he has money, his family, all of that, good health and everything but ultimately when he leaves, basketball will never be the the same. >> definitely a win/win for philly basketball fans. they saw kobe's final performance in philadelphia and they saw a the sixers win for the first time in eight months which ace i nice change. >>> flyers trying to win their third in a row and they do it. the great night for phillies teams. flyers beat senators in ottawa four-two. the flyers back home friday night against the devils in north jersey. >>> all right. 4:40. facebook found are mark zuckerberg is a dad, announced his daughter was born last week but we will tell you why she won't inherit all of his billions, coming up next. >>> plus talk about a hot holiday gift. >> what is going on, dude. >> we will have one man's story of his

robert covington led sixers with 18. they had five-point lead with under five minutes to play. but as they have done so many times they could not hold on to it. former st. joes star jameer nelson tied the game up with a minute and a half ago. he had 24. sixers, lose by three, 108-105. they are now one and 20. >>> tough day to be temple owls, folks. basketball team was also on national tv and fran dunphy's team also fell short. wisconsin jumped out to 30-12 lead. temple allows 76-60 snapping their two game winning streak. >>> you thought sixers were bad, it has been 281 days since bruiser flynt and drexel has have won a basketball game. today they beat, lasalle 66-53. dragons have dropped their first six games of the season. allen led with a season high 25. >>> big day at rowan south jersey championship in high school football. this is delsea beating camden, 21-12 to capture their fourth straight, group three title, all for today pennsville, won the division one title. that time of the year and high school football champions are being crowned. >> very excited. >> thanks, jamie.

robert covington, game tied at 58. he lead all with 23.ourth quarter covington, to jeremy grant, the sixers win 103-91 for that are first win of the season. it snaps a 18 game skid to begin this season. kobe gets the the loss, but the the sixers walk a away with that illusive first victory. >> i'm pleased for the city. you know, we don't want this streak continuing. we were please todd come in here and get a win for our fans. they deserve it. obviously this is a relief, on many levels but we're going to get greet i, we want a little bit more. >> it what's motional. i am deeply appreciative, beyond belief, it was really very, very special. >> during half time of tonight's game sixers announced they will retire moses malone's number two jersey a at some point next season. >>> to the ice, flyers are slowly turning their rough seas on around, entering tonight they have won three of four. they are beginning to score some goals n ottawa this evening, game tied at two wayne simmonds off his own rebound, his third in two games. flyers win four-two

how about the straight away three from robert covington right over kobe.ixers with 12-point lead and they actually within the game. the sixers have won a game. 10 through-91 your final score. now afterwards, kobe talk about his last game in his hometown. >> can't scrip this stuff. i can't -- the amount of respect and appreciation adoration i have for the city to be able to have this moment here, um, just means everything to me. >> great night in south philly. the flyers in ottawa trying to do something they haven't done this season win three games in a road. flyers power tripping. scores his first nhl goal and the flyers regain the lead. after the senators tie things up wayne simmonds will not be denied off the rebound much his third goal in the last two games and the fly guys beat ottawa four-two. >>> after recent loss billy davis had concerns. not about strategy or scheme or injuries. the defensive coordinator was worried about confidence after all, the birds giving up 90 points in two games. the eagles back to practice today. that includes sam brad for

robert covington scored 23 points, winning 103 to 91. it was the first win in 19 games, it was a welcome return home. >> such a beautiful thing. driving around, going to the different parks we used to play. seeing familiar faces. and we think about and are appreciative and thankful for everyone. those who support it, those that didn't. and it was all just, you know, part of the journey. >> bryant's retirement after 20 years on the court have been the talk of the n.b.a., leaving fellow players like lebron james sad. >> seeing everything that he accomplished, went through, we left it out on the floor. it's emotional to me seeing it end to end. it's someone we always looked up to. someone we truly have gained great respect for. not only as a competitor but a friend. >> the contract for the picture in major league baseball history agreed, david price joined the red sox in a deal were 17 million. the 30-year-old is a free agent helping the toronto blue jays to the mlp playoff. without a salary cap. it's the highest paying player. it earnt 13

but robert covington had 23 for sixers and home team wins this 1103-91. that victory sets an nba record 28 game losing streak dating back to last season. kobe says he took his philly game to the pros. >> growing up here, playing basketball here, and coming back here as a laker, you know, i brought my philly attitude back as an laker and philly is like no, don't do that. so it was just two rams which was marvelous, marvelous thing. >> interesting to hear him talking bit. >>> lakers purple and gold all over the well last night. fans gave kobe more than one standing o and cheered every time he touched the ball. innings isers ticket were a hot item on the secondary market avenues it would be kobe's last pro game in philadelphia. >> i think everyone compares lebron and all that, but kobe is my man. >> it is a bitter sweet moment right now but, you know, i'm here, i'm happy, but you know, it is very good. >> it is crazy. >> twenty years, and by the the way your sixers go for win number two tonight in new york city a begins the knicks. >>> still ahead on "eyewit

the fourth quarter sixers with the lead, robert covington junior making the three that gives sixers aint lead. covington led with 18. now lead cut to a basket st. joes alumni jameer nelson hitting the the jump shot over nerlens necessity he will to tie the game. nelson drove down, made a nice pass to, his teammate who scores two of his 24 points. nuggets beat the sixers 108-105. >>> college hoops, temple owls on the road taking on wisconsin, long day for fran and the owls. badgers went on a 19-two run in the first half to take control. heyes scoring 18 points, wisconsin beats temple 76-60. not a good day on north broad street. >>> that is all for sports. i'm leslie van arsdal. have a great day. go bird. >> that is it for "eyewitness news" at 7:00. here's is what coming up at 8:00. most wonderful time of the year but that could change in an instant if you are in the careful. consumer reporter jim donovan is on your side with decorating danger and how to keep your family safe. >>> also ahead do you still need holiday gift ideas, coming up we have a list of the best high tech toys and ga

fourth quarter sixers with the lead, robert covington junior with the three, that gives them a five-point lead. covington had 18. and then st. joes alumni jameer nelson hitting the jump shot over nerlens know toll tie the game. nelson drove down the the basket. made a nice pass, here to score two of his game high 24 points. the nuggets, beat sixers 108- 105. >>> fran dunphy's temple owls taking on the wisconsin, long day for fran and the owls, badgers went on a nine-two run in the first half to take control of the game. they scored 18 points, wisconsin beats temple 76-60. not a good day on north broad street. >> that is all for sports. i'm leslie van arsdal. have a great day. go bird. >>> that is it for eyewitness news at 6:00. here's what we have at 7:00. late oats deadly chicago shooting that is sparking protest. >>> and a popular train ride in bucks county gets families in the holiday spirit. our meisha johnson takes you on the the holiday express. >>> plus if you are drawing a blank on what to get your loved ones this season we have got high tech gifts and ideas that will suit just ab